Numa Pompilius And Egeria, By Felice Giani (c. 1758–1823) - The Historian's Hut

Numa Pompilius And Egeria, By Felice Giani (c. 1758–1823) - The Historian's Hut

This illustration, by the Italian artist Felice Giani (c. 1758–1823), draws inspiration from myths and legends about the relationship between a figure called Egeria and King Numa Pompilius of Rome (traditionally said to have ruled c. 716-674 BCE). Egeria, according to ancient Roman beliefs, was a water goddess associated with childbirth and prophecy. She was part of a larger group of spring water goddesses, known as the Camenae, who operated a b…